Can Altior reclaim his place at the head of the two-mile chase division?

Altior: set to return in the Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on SaturdayCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Nicky Henderson quite candidly referred to the 2019-20 season as "a distaster" for Altior and how the deposed champion two-mile chaser performs this term – starting back in Saturday's Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown – is one of the key questions to be answered this campaign.

We examine the factors for and against Altior returning to the top of the pile, while Racing Post experts weigh in with their views on what the season may hold for him.

Regaining the crown

There is some encouragement here for Altior's backers, especially for the immediate Sandown mission.

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Published on 30 November 2020inNews

Last updated 19:42, 30 November 2020

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